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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh R300 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Raleigh R300.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Raleigh R300Size Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 11–24T · 7-speed
Lowest1.08:1Highest4.18:1Total range386%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.7 mphHighest gear29.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2001 Raleigh R300Size Legacy reference · 52/42/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.6 mphHighest gear31.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1997 Raleigh R300
2001 Raleigh R300
Overview
Model Year
1997
2001
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R300
R300
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$599.99
$649.99
Colors
Green
Yakima Red
Sizes
17", 19", 21", 23"
S, M, L, XL
Weight
24 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano RSX
Touring Mix
Shifters
Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RSX GS
Shimano Sora SS
Crankset
Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Shimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
Cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" aluminum
1" steel
Handlebar
Aluminum
Aluminum drop bar
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Chromoly
Aluminum, adjustable
Saddle
Sella Stratos Hyper Expert
Selle Stratos Road
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum, suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Aluminum QR
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
Alex DM-18, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14g
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
700 x 28c Michelin Axial Sport
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
447 mm
447 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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